Albion, PA: 34 Violations - Home Safety 72/100
2 ZIP codes · 1 water system · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Albion: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
Residents of Albion generally live with tap water that beats the PA safety average on key EPA compliance metrics.
How Albion Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Albion Water: The Quick Version
- Your city's water systems recorded 34 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0008 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $1,000 per household.
Water Systems Serving Albion
With one provider handling most of Albion's residential supply in PA, water service accountability is concentrated in a single utility among the 1 system on record.
- B
Overview
We track home safety data for 2 ZIP codes in Albion, Pennsylvania, covering 1 community water system serving approximately 6,022 people. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 2 of 2 ZIP codes.
2 of 2 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Albion: B (72/100)
Model 4.0.0 uses four measured components across three equally weighted domains. If a required domain is unavailable, no score is published:
| Factor | What It Measures |
|---|---|
| Water Quality | EPA violations and compliance history |
| PFAS MCL Screen | UCMR 5 testing against the covered federal MCLs |
| Radon Risk | EPA radon zone classification |
| Annual AQI | EPA AirData county-year median with at least 90 observed days |
Water Sources
Albion water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0008 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 2 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)
- Zone 1 (High): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 2 (Moderate): 2 ZIP codes
- Zone 3 (Low): 0 ZIP codes
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barium | Inorganic | 6 | 2 |
| Cadmium | Inorganic | 6 | 2 |
| Chromium | Inorganic | 6 | 2 |
| Fluoride | Inorganic | 6 | 2 |
| Selenium | Inorganic | 6 | 2 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16401 | B | 34 | 0 | Albion Borough |
| 16475 | B | 34 | 0 | Albion Borough |
All ZIP Codes in Albion
Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Lead/copper: EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data
- Radon: EPA Map of Radon Zones
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.
Key Contaminants Detected in Albion
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Albion: Remediation Cost in Perspective
In Albion, documented water and safety issues can be addressed without making a meaningful dent in home equity - the financial proportionality here is favorable, and the commitment fits within standard property planning frameworks.
Remediation costs in Albion are relatively low compared to home values. The $400–$1,700 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 29% below the Pennsylvania average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Albion
Why children are most at risk: The CDC states there is no safe level of lead exposure for children. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.
Lead risk in Albion appears low overall, but individual homes may differ. Testing is the only way to confirm your water's lead content.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Historical Flood-Claim Evidence for Albion
Historical NFIP data for Albion contains 11 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $3,777. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 100% have an A- or V-family dominant rated zone recorded in those historical claims. This is not a complete current FEMA property-map inventory.
How flooding affects water quality: Flood events can introduce sewage, agricultural runoff, and industrial chemicals into water supplies. Even after floodwaters recede, contamination can persist in wells and aging infrastructure. The <strong>$1,000</strong> remediation estimate shown here excludes flood insurance and is not derived from NFIP claim count.
Claim count does not establish current property risk. Check the exact address in FEMA's current map and obtain a property-specific insurance quote when relevant.
Source: historical FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claim records. No current FEMA property-map designation is asserted.
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Albion, PA